Canon ZR800 Review

October 15, 2007

In the budget line of camcorders, Mini DV is one of the most popular options. Among the Mini DV manufacturers, Canon continues to be one of the strongest options. The Canon ZR800 is a very popular Mini DV camera because it comes with all the basics at a very reasonable price. It doesn’t quite have every bell and whistle but it has all the necessities with a quality picture, which is what really matters in the long run. The ZR800 is a very compact video camera that fits right in your palm comfortably. With some impressive features as well as quality, the Canon ZR800 is a great deal at around $250.

Canon ZR800 Features & Specifications Review

  • Dimensions: 3.6 inches high, 2.2 inches wide, 4.7 inches deep, 13.2 ounces
  • Format: Mini DV
  • Digital Zoom: 1000x
  • Optical Zoom: 35x
  • LCD Size: 2.7 inch
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Video Light: Yes
  • Manual Focus: Yes
  • Records Audio: Yes
  • Viewfinder: Color
  • Remote: No
  • Warranty: 1 year

As you can see the Canon ZR800 is packed with the essential features. One pretty common feature that is not included is the ability to take still pictures. Although this is nice on some cameras, many people find that the quality of video camera still pictures is not great enough to leave your regular digital camera at home. Overall, the Canon ZR800 is a great entry level video camera at a very attractive price.

Find the Canon ZR800 at one of these online retailers:

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